Bio
Jeannie Mai is an American makeup artist, fashion expert, actress and TV personality best known for her work as the host of How Do I Look? on the Style Network and Character Fantasy on the USA Network.
Jeannie also appears as a frequent fashion correspondent on the Today Show and E! News – The Daily 10.
She has hosted a wide variety of other specials at Style Network including: Dude, Where's your Style?, Go Fix Yourself, Lucky Shops and Fashion Mob.
Outside of her television career, Jeannie has had endorsement deals with companies including Avon, David's Bridal, The Limited, and Yoplait. She has also been featured in a wide variety of popular publications such as US Weekly, OK! Magazine, Glamour, Teen Vogue, Elle, Allure and Ebony, to name a few.
Jeannie also uses her recognition as a fashionista as a platform to promote fledgling female designers and entrepreneurs from around the world by wearing their designs on-air and on the red carpet.
Before becoming a television personality, Jeannie was a celebrity makeup artist and stylist from San Jose, California. Throughout her career she has worked with celebrities including Sarah Jessica Parker, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Aniston, Christina Aguilera and Kelly Osbourne.
She premiered on the Emmy-nominated Asian-American television magazine show Stir. After gaining attention for her spunky personality and knack for style, she became an entertainment reporter and producer of the WB's Daily Mixx before moving to Los Angeles to host MTV's Granted alongside Frankie Muniz.
Her big break came when she was tapped as the host of Character Fantasy on USA Network and eventually became a regular correspondent for Extra.
Prior to her current role at the Style Network, she was part of the on-air beauty squad on the TLC series 10 Years Younger and one of the judges on the TLC series Miss America: Reality Check.
She has also appeared as a popular host for several other networks including E!, NBC, MTV, TLC, and Lifetime.
Besides her flare for fashion, Jeannie is a hardcore foodie who is on a constant search to find the world's most delicious meals. Through her website, Jeannie documents her culinary adventures and opinions through video blogs for her fans, along with her own column of taste in Food and Wine Magazine.
Of Vietnamese and Chinese descent, Jeannie strives to give back to her homeland by frequently traveling to Asia to volunteer her time with inspiring organisations dedicated to helping those who are less fortunate.